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LRS Federal LLC

Construction Manager -2nd shift

Portland, OR · On-site

$88K - $117K/yr

LRS Federal, a veteran-owned and led business specializing in construction management and facility engineering, is seeking a skilledConstruction Managerto join our team atVeterans Hospitalin OR on ...

KWH Constructors Inc

Construction Project Manager

Portland, OR · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Description KWH Constructors, Inc is a privately owned, growing steel erector with a construction engineering subsidiary. We are looking for a Project Manager to join our team in the Portland area.

KWH Constructors Ltd

Construction Project Manager

Portland, OR · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Job Type Full-time Description KWH Constructors, Inc is a privately owned, growing steel erector with a construction engineering subsidiary. We are looking for a Project Manager to join our team in ...

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How much do construction manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for construction manager in Oregon is $100,620.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,100.00 and $122,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges construction managers face when coordinating multiple subcontractors on a project?

Construction Managers often encounter challenges such as scheduling conflicts, communication gaps, and differing work standards when coordinating multiple subcontractors. Effective planning and clear documentation are essential to prevent delays and ensure all parties understand project expectations. Regular meetings, progress tracking, and proactive problem-solving help maintain alignment and address issues before they escalate. Building strong relationships and fostering open communication with subcontractors can significantly reduce misunderstandings and contribute to project success.

Is a construction manager worth it?

A construction manager plays a key role in overseeing construction projects, coordinating teams, managing budgets, and ensuring safety standards. The position typically offers competitive salaries, job stability, and opportunities for advancement, making it a valuable career choice for those with strong organizational and leadership skills.

What is the difference between Construction Manager vs Site Supervisor?

AspectConstruction ManagerSite Supervisor
CredentialsBachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field; certifications like PMP or CCMHigh school diploma or associate degree; relevant certifications like OSHA or site-specific training
Work EnvironmentOffice-based planning, project coordination, and site visitsOn-site supervision of daily construction activities
ResponsibilitiesOversees entire project, manages budgets, schedules, and teamsDirectly supervises workers, ensures safety, and monitors daily progress

The Construction Manager focuses on overall project planning, coordination, and management, often working from an office but visiting sites regularly. The Site Supervisor handles daily on-site supervision, ensuring safety and task completion. Both roles are essential but differ mainly in scope and level of responsibility.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a construction manager?

To thrive as a Construction Manager, you need strong project management abilities, construction knowledge, budgeting skills, and typically a degree in construction management or a related field. Familiarity with project management software (such as Procore or Primavera), building codes, and safety certifications like OSHA are commonly required. Leadership, problem-solving, and effective communication are vital soft skills for managing teams and stakeholders. These competencies ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget, directly impacting client satisfaction and business success.

What does a construction manager do?

A Construction Manager oversees and coordinates the planning, design, and construction of a building project from start to finish. They are responsible for managing schedules, budgets, and ensuring that work is completed safely and according to specifications. Construction Managers work closely with architects, engineers, contractors, and clients to deliver projects on time and within budget. Their duties often include hiring subcontractors, obtaining permits, and addressing any issues that arise during construction.
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Staff/ Sr. T&D Construction Manager

Portland General Electric Company

Wilsonville, OR

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Portland General Electric rating

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Company rating: 9.0 out of 10

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Job description

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven't stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We're always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

Summary:

Lead criticalT&D (substationand/or line)construction projects that directlyimpactgrid reliability, safety, and wildfire mitigation across Oregon. Portland General Electric (PGE) is seeking a dynamic Construction Manager to oversee complex transmission and distribution construction activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, with the highest quality, on time, and within budget.

In this role, you will workpredominantly onconstruction projectson our transmission and distribution system throughout the PGE service territory, requiring a strong working knowledge of the PGE system, technical design details, construction standards, and specifications. You will partner closely withour partners inLine and SubstationOperationsas well asother internal stakeholders,leveragingstrong relationships to drive successful project outcomes. Experience with both greenfield and brownfield substationconstructionand/or complex transmission anddistributionOH and UG lineconstruction,alongwith a solid foundation in construction project management principles, is essential.

As a key member of the Construction Management team, you will lead contracted construction activities across PGE's T&D organization while also supporting wildfire mitigation initiatives and broader PMO work. You will provide engineering and project-related support, including technical construction management, planning and design input for new or upgraded installations, and coordination across multiple asset classes.

You will also bringexpertisein contract management, coordination, and inspection for construction and maintenance projects-ensuring compliance, managing risk, and driving accountability across contractors and project teams.

If you bring strong experience in construction management, contract negotiation, construction law, and safety programs-particularly within complex electric utility environments-we want to hear from you.

This position is open to two P-levels: Staff Transmission & Distribution Construction Manager (Grade 7 / P3 - Career Professional) and Senior Transmission & Distribution Construction Manager (Grade 8 / P4 - Specialist Professional).The level at which an offer is made will bedeterminedbased on the selected candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.

Responsibilities - Staff Construction Manager (Grade 7 / P3)

Project Planning
Establishes project implementation plans for moderate to more complex substation, transmission and/or distribution construction and other major capital projects; prepares bid documents; conducts site visits; reviews and evaluates bid proposals; reviews contractor construction plans and safety, crane lifts and shoring plans; negotiates contract terms and makes recommendations for contract awards for the more complex projects; uses proven project management tools and systems.

Environmental Requirements
Coordinates permit/environmental requirements for moderate to more complex projects; provides updates to PGE's Environmental Services.

Constructability
Integrates construction knowledge into the conceptual planning, design, construction and field operations of a project with the goal to achieve timely, accurate and cost-effective overall project objectives; reviews construction processes for moderate to more complex projects from start to finish during preconstruction phase; identifies obstacles before the project is built to reduce or prevent errors, delays and cost overruns.

Project Coordination
Manages multidiscipline construction activities with T&D management and engineering personnel and consultants for moderate to more complex projects; coordinates work activities with substation and line personnel to minimize risk to transmission and distribution (T&D) system operations; monitors project status to ensure schedule is maintained and completion is timely; tracks budget; assesses project performance; reports progress; identifies potential problems; evaluates effectiveness of project processes; ensures construction activities support system outage windows and operations priorities.

Contract Administration
For moderate to more complex projects, screens potential bidders on contracts, manages contracts as PGE representative, monitors contractors' work and verifies materials and workmanship to ensure contract deliverables meet contract specifications; ensures compliance with permits; negotiates changes with contractor and prepares change orders; reviews and approves payment of invoices.

Safety Practices and Training
Assures project safety by establishing and maintaining effective communication between engineering and construction participants and by ensuring the use of safe working practices in accordance with company safety culture, safety programs and policies and relevant state and federal laws, regulations and requirements; provides safety training to contractors when necessary.

Claims and Issue Resolution
Identifies and resolves contractor performance issues or problems and contractor claims, including settling disputes with and among contractors and subcontractors.

Responsibilities - Senior Construction Manager (Grade 8 / P4)

Project Planning
Delineates the scope, budgeting, scheduling and resource and performance requirements for the most complex substation, transmission and/or distribution construction and other major capital projects; establishes project implementation plans; oversees preparation of bid documents, conduct of site visits, review and evaluation of bid proposals and review of contractor construction plans and safety, crane lifts and shoring plans; negotiates contract terms and makes recommendations for contract awards for the most complex projects; uses proven project management tools and systems.

Environmental Requirements
Oversees and ensures coordination of permit/environmental requirements for highly environmentally sensitive and the most complex projects; provides updates to PGE's Environmental Services.

Constructability
Oversees and provides authoritative advice on integrating construction knowledge into the conceptual planning, design, construction and field operations of a project with the goal to achieve timely, accurate and cost-effective overall project objectives; reviews construction processes for the most complex projects from start to finish during preconstruction phase; identifies obstacles before the project is built to reduce or prevent errors, delays and cost overruns.

Project Coordination
Manages multidiscipline construction activities with T&D management and engineering personnel and consultants for the most complex projects; coordinates work activities with substation and line personnel to minimize risk to transmission and distribution (T&D) system operations; monitors project status to ensure schedule is maintained and completion is timely; tracks budget; assesses project performance; reports progress; identifies potential problems; evaluates effectiveness of project processes; ensures construction activities support system outage windows and operations priorities; provides training, oversight and coordination of internal and external inspection resources.

Contract Administration
For the most complex projects, screens potential bidders on contracts, manages contracts as PGE representative, monitors contractors' work and verifies materials and workmanship to ensure contract deliverables meet contract specifications; ensures compliance with permits; negotiates changes with contractor and prepares change orders; reviews and approves payment of invoices.

Safety Practices and Training
Assures project safety by establishing and maintaining effective communication between engineering and construction participants and by ensuring the use of safe working practices in accordance with company safety culture, safety programs and policies and relevant state and federal laws, regulations and requirements; designs and provides safety training to contractors when necessary.

Claims and Issue Resolution
Develops effective communications and mechanisms for resolving conflicts;identifiesand resolves contractor performance issues or problems and contractor claims, including settling disputes with and among contractors and subcontractors.

Education / Experience / Certifications

Education
Requires a bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or other related field or equivalent experience.

Experience

  • P3:Typicallyfive or more years of experience in construction management, project management,engineeringor related field

  • P4:Typicallyeight or more years of experience in construction management, project management,engineeringor related field

Certifications, Licenses and Training

  • Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred

  • Requires validdriverslicense

MinimumCompetencies

Proficiencyby level:

  • P3: Intermediate

  • P4: Advanced

Construction practices, codes and standards
T&D design, construction and maintenance practices
Procurement and contract administration
Project controls and estimates
Heavy civil construction materials and processes
Safety laws, regulations and company safety programs
Construction project management tools and systems

General Competencies

Proficiencyby level:

  • P3: Intermediate

  • P4: Advanced

Analytical thinking
Conflict management
Decision-making
Diplomacy
Negotiation
Organization and prioritization
Problem-solving
Project management
Communication skills

Physical, Schedule/Attendance, and Cognitive Demands

The following requirements apply to both P-levels of this position.

Physical Capabilities

  • Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Frequently(at least once a week or more)

  • Driving/travel/commute: Overnight inside/outside the service territory - Occasionally(one to two times a month or less)

  • Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)

  • Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 50lbs.

  • Carrying: Up to 10lbs.

  • Unstable surfaces requiring balance (i.e., moving equipment, boats) (check all that apply):

  • Elevated areas (i.e., catwalks,roofsandhigh buildings)

  • Confined spaces

  • Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough,unevenor rocky surfaces)

  • Stairs (over 10steps)

  • Ladders (over 10rungs)

Environment

Office
Plant
Field

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity.

PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here.

Join us today and power your potential!

Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.

PGE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel connected, valued, and empowered to thrive. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Recruiter associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting talentacquisition@pgn.comor by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process.

To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date. Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled.

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